Emmett Till Visitation and Funeral

CTL-E-0253 · Event · 1955-09-03–1955-09-06

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Open-casket visitation and funeral of Emmett Till held at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, September 3–6, 1955.

Relationships

Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ — held at
Emmett Till's open-casket visitation and funeral were held at Roberts Temple, 4021 S. State St, September 3–6, 1955.

Sources

City of Chicago Landmark Report: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House (primary source)
National Trust: Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ

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